I read from FoodWISE, on biodiversity, but mentions compassion, which extends to all sectors of our populations. See: Italy’s young and old
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FoodWISE, resilient farms, COVID backlash
Source: Berardi Gigi Berardi reads about raspberry growers and integrated pest management in FoodWISE—basically, farmers doing the right thing. She wonders if Italy is up to it, practicing some of that same practical wisdom without a resurgence in cases and a backlash of public opinion. The solution: Political bodies taking a strong stand, doing the…
Reading from FoodWISE, Day 3—Only 141 more days to go (+ recipes!)
I’m pleased to present the next video file, Gigi Berardi Reads FoodWISE I’m reading from the book (although the audio book was released yesterday—honestly, I get very emotional when I hear it read by Julie Slater), and commenting on personal resilience. Also, please take a look at this important article in the Guardian—building adaptive capacity…
Resilience: Information Is Power
And the Italians know. This is a powerful video, “Urgent Messages from Italians in Quarantine: 10 Days,” and was directed by Olmo Parenti. It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.
Bye-Bye Bolle
The June 2019 Dance Magazine noted the great Roberto Bolle’s “retirement.” And also here: Dancer retirements. His special farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre was June 17, 2019. But he continues to perform in and produce ballet spectacles in Italy—which I get to see each summer that I’m working there. In Italy, Roberto Bolle is literally a…